About
Rainer Erler was a German writer, director and film producer. Erler was considered a major maker of German science fiction films and of science fiction on television, as well as the founder of the science thriller subgenre (explosive social, political and scientific themes are presented in a suspenseful way). Erler's films often dealt with controversial social issues such as nuclear energy, nuclear waste, ethics in scientific research, genetic manipulation or organ trafficking. Many films provoked controversial reactions when they were broadcast.
Filmography
Deadly Harvest2008 · Idea
Tricked2000 · Writer
Sugar1989 · Director, Writer
News Report on a Journey to a Bright Future1986 · Director, Writer, Producer
Der letzte Stammtisch1984 · Screenplay, Director
Das schöne Ende dieser Welt1984 · Director, Producer, Writer
Der Spot oder Fast eine Karriere1981 · Director, Writer, Producer
Mein Freund der Scheich1981 · Director, Producer, Writer
A Guru Comes1980 · Director
Spare Parts1979 · Director, Producer, Writer
Die Quelle1979 · Director, Producer, Writer
Plutonium1978 · Producer, Writer, Director
Operation Ganymed1977 · Director, Producer, Writer
The Last Holidays1975 · Director, Producer, Writer
Die Halde1975 · Director, Producer, Writer
Sieben Tage1973 · Director, Producer, Writer
Der Amateur1972 · Director, Writer
The Delegation1970 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
Der Attentäter1969 · Director
Herr Wolff hat seine Krise1969 · Director